Thailand Elephant Mahout Volunteer
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Thailand Elephant Mahout Volunteers

Trip code: THVE

This is a unique opportunity to help Thai mahouts (elephant riders) take care of their elephants in an ecological centre. Join the mahouts for weekly exercise with the elephants in the national forest.


Overview
from £379
Location:

Wan Thong, Thailand

Duration & Price:
from £379. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Included

Dates:

One-week and two-week option dates available around the year

Thailand Elephant Mahout Volunteer

Mahout Volunteer Role

  • Exercising the elephants
  • Helping the mahouts bathe the elephants in the early evening
  • Helping to raise awareness of the importance of looking after elephants
  • Various volunteer activities within the ecological centre

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Airport pickup and transfer (as long as you have paid the extra £50 / 67.50€)
  • All food and accommodation whilst at the project site
  • 24-hour support

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • Tourist visa (you will receive 30 free days on arrival, the 60-day tourist costs £28 / 38€)
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • E-mail and telephone calls

Prices & Durations


Thailand Elephant Mahout Volunteers - 1 Week £379
Thailand Elephant Mahout Volunteers - 2 Weeks £708

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